Organization: Institute For Security Studies
Application Deadline: August 1, 2025
Duration: 10 months
Overview
The ISS and Bosch Foundation invite exceptional young West Africans, especially women, to apply for a 10-month fellowship in Dakar focused on gender, human security, and geopolitics. Fellows will work with top experts, engage decision-makers, and help shape policy solutions.
What you’ll do:
- Research pressing security issues, including gender inequality and how political alliances in the region and world affect governance
- Attend workshops and seminars with policy makers and practitioners across the region
- Publish articles on your research, and collaborate with colleagues to write policy reports
- Debate problems and solutions with a multicultural team of leading analysts
- Present weekly updates on top political and security developments in West Africa
- Interact directly with government and other officials in decision-making positions
Elgibility:
- Be a citizen of any West African country
- Be under 30 years of age
- Hold a Master’s degree in international relations, political science, law, anthropology, sociology, or related fields
- Have a strong interest in security, gender, democracy, governance or geopolitics
- Be fluent in English or French; additional West African languages are a plus
- Be a confident communicator, self-motivated and eager to grow in a dynamic team
Benefits:
- Monthly stipend plus health insurance
- Accommodation in Dakar
- Return flight to and from your home country
- Professional mentorship from experienced ISS researchers
- Access to a vibrant fellowship network and career opportunities across Africa
How To Apply
Email your complete application to Souleymane Ndiaye at:
dakarjobs@issafrica.org
Please note:
Your application must include:
- A motivational cover letter
- A detailed CV with three references
- A scanned ID or passport copy
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For more information, please visit ISS official webpage:
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